A home healthcare nurse is caring for Louis, an 82-year-old patient with end-stage lung cancer who is on a ventilator. The primary caregiver is the 75-year-old wife of the patient
Which of the following questions would best assess the family's decision about end-of-life care for this patient?
A) "Where do you see yourself and your family in 5 years?"
B) "What are your goals for spending your remaining time?"
C) "How does being on a ventilator support your goals for healthcare?"
D) "What services do you need that are not currently being provided?"
C
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